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there are always 4 bars of chocolate shared equally among 8 10 or 12 children ind the smallest number of chocolates in the box

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Step-by-step explanation:

1. What is asked

2. What are the givens

3. How will you solve the problem

4. What is the solution?

1. The number of chocolates that can be shared equally

2. 4 bars of chocolates, 8,10,12 children

3. Find least common multiple

4. Use LCM of 8,10 and 12

•find LCM of 8,10 and 12

Least common multiple: 120

Add the 4 chocolates left to 120

120 + 4 = 124

124 ÷ 8 = 15

124 ÷ 10 = 12

124 ÷ 12 = 10

Answer : 124 chocolate bars can be shared equally